VR goggles beat dentist fear in new study
NCT ID NCT05963750
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during tooth extractions can lower anxiety in adults. 119 people having at least two teeth pulled under local anesthesia were randomly assigned to either use VR or not. Researchers measured anxiety before and during the procedure using two different questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual reality
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety during dental procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study. Results may not apply to everyone, and VR can cause side effects like motion sickness in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Caen
Caen, Normandy, 14000, France
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